Several years ago I was driving to Columbia, MO with my wife and youngest son in the car. We were just a few miles outside the city limits and we were following a truck that was pulling a John Deere lawn mower on a trailer. I remember watching the lawn mower and then I fell asleep at the wheel! I ran off the road – the right side tires were off the road and my wife screamed, “Dennis, what are you doing?” “Sleeping,” I replied. [Read more…]
Do you use weed killer on your lawn? A lot of people do because most of us don’t like weeds. We have always used weed killer because we want our yard to look good. But my wife and I are trying to come up with viable alternatives to the harsh chemicals that are typically used around our house. [Read more…]
What is the meaning of Christmas? The true meaning? Some people think it is about family. Others say it is to give presents and still other people think it is about receiving presents. Being around family and sharing presents is a great thing to do. It is joyful to see the faces of our children when they open their presents on Christmas Day. But is this really why we celebrate Christmas? [Read more…]
Some people say you need to accept Jesus by asking Him into your heart because you will have a better life. I think these people have good intentions, but I’m afraid theiy are missing the mark. I’m afraid a lot of people mistakenly want to try this “Jesus thing” or “Christian thing” out for a while – to see if they magically get a better life. [Read more…]
Who do you trust? Do you trust the government? Your employer? Your spouse? How about yourself? Do you trust yourself? Who do you trust in this life? Who would you trust with your life? [Read more…]
I don’t know about you, but I love to eat and it’s really something to eat at a nice buffet. All the choices of meat, various potatoes and other side dishes and then desert. I usually over eat at buffets, but it is really exciting to see all of the different choices. [Read more…]
When it comes to your spiritual life, why do you believe what you believe? I have heard several people say that they think Jesus was a good man, that He said some good things to live your life by, but they don’t believe He was the son of God. [Read more…]
When you pay off a car loan or a mortgage you usually receive the original note stamped either “Cancelled” or “Paid in Full.” The debt is paid and you no longer owe any money on the loan. You are free from the burden, you are free from that debt. What an amazing feeling that is to no longer owe your obligation, to have your slate wiped clean. [Read more…]
At one time or another you may have heard a preacher on TV saying something like, “Come to Jesus and He will give you health, wealth and happiness.” They are trying to sell people on Christianity so they will have a better life (some of these pastors are very wealthy and they live “the good life” – for now), selling this brand of Christianity. [Read more…]
A lot of people say that they are glad that evangelism “isn’t their spiritual gift” (I know, because I used to be one of them). Other people say that God doesn’t prompt them to witness. [Read more…]